Macaroni And Cheese With Vegetables Recipe

Name: Macaroni And Cheese With Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces bow tie pasta; 1 teaspoon basil; 3 tablespoons margarine, divided; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 tablespoon unbleached flour; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup vegetable stock; 2 cups broccoli florets; 3/4 cup milk; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, Grated; 1 cup mushroom, Sliced; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, Grated; 2 scallions, sliced; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, Chopped

Servings: persons

8 ounces bow tie pasta
1 teaspoon basil
3 tablespoons margarine, divided
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon unbleached flour
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable stock
2 cups broccoli florets
3/4 cup milk
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, Grated
1 cup mushroom, Sliced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, Grated
2 scallions, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, Chopped

1
Bring a large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until al dente.
2
While pasta is cooking, in med saucepan, melt 2 T of the margarine.
3
Remove from heat; add flour and stir until blended.
4
Whisk in stock and milk, stirring over med heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
5
Reduce heat to low.
6
Stir in cheeses and seasonings.
7
Continue stirring until cheese is melted.
8
Remove from heat and set aside.
9
In a large skillet, melt remaining 1 T margarine.
10
Add remaining ingredients.
11
Cook vegetables, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes, until tender/crisp.
12
Reduce heat to low.
13
When noodles are done, drain well.
14
Toss with vegetables; stir in cheese sauce.
15
Garnish with scallion curls.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces bow tie pasta, 1 teaspoon basil, 3 tablespoons margarine, divided, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Macaroni And Cheese With Vegetables falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Macaroni And Cheese With Vegetables

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Variations & substitutions

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